The Chicagoland Guide is your go-to resource for exploring the best places to live, work, and play in the Chicagoland area. Hosted by Aaron Masliansky, a local real estate expert at Compass and community enthusiast, this podcast dives into what makes each neighborhood unique, featuring interviews with local business owners, community leaders, and residents. Whether you’re looking to discover hidden gems, understand real estate trends, or learn about the latest developments, The Chicagoland Guide offers valuable insights and stories that highlight the vibrant lifestyle and rich culture of Chicago’s neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs. Tune in for engaging conversations and insider tips that will help you experience Chicagoland like never before!
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The Chicagoland Guide is your go-to resource for exploring the best places to live, work, and play in the Chicagoland area. Hosted by Aaron Masliansky, a local real estate expert at Compass and community enthusiast, this podcast dives into what makes each neighborhood unique, featuring interviews with local business owners, community leaders, and residents. Whether you’re looking to discover hidden gems, understand real estate trends, or learn about the latest developments, The Chicagoland Guide offers valuable insights and stories that highlight the vibrant lifestyle and rich culture of Chicago’s neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs. Tune in for engaging conversations and insider tips that will help you experience Chicagoland like never before!
Keeping Culture Alive in Highland Park featuring Diana Gran | The Chicagoland Guide – Episode 139
The Chicagoland Guide
30 minutes 21 seconds
3 weeks ago
Keeping Culture Alive in Highland Park featuring Diana Gran | The Chicagoland Guide – Episode 139
How can celebrating cultural traditions strengthen a community?
In this episode, host Aaron Masliansky is joined by Diana Gran — Founder of Diana Gran Portraits and Director of Día de los Muertos (DDM) Week in Highland Park — to explore how honoring heritage can create unity, healing, and connection across generations and cultures.
Diana shares her journey from Acapulco to Highland Park, how reclaiming her roots transformed her life and art, and why DDM Week has become a meaningful celebration for the North Shore community. We discuss the power of remembrance, the importance of cultural authenticity, and how local businesses, libraries, and community organizations have come together to support this growing annual tradition.
The Chicagoland Guide
The Chicagoland Guide is your go-to resource for exploring the best places to live, work, and play in the Chicagoland area. Hosted by Aaron Masliansky, a local real estate expert at Compass and community enthusiast, this podcast dives into what makes each neighborhood unique, featuring interviews with local business owners, community leaders, and residents. Whether you’re looking to discover hidden gems, understand real estate trends, or learn about the latest developments, The Chicagoland Guide offers valuable insights and stories that highlight the vibrant lifestyle and rich culture of Chicago’s neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs. Tune in for engaging conversations and insider tips that will help you experience Chicagoland like never before!
